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CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM

DEEDS DONE UNENTHUSIASTICALLY

AND RELUCTANTLY

A majority of people consider the indifference many display to-
wards living by the principles of Islam as an ordinary state of affairs.
That is why they do not strive to eliminate this attitude. Indeed, they
do not perceive it as a danger, which can drag one to a great loss
for all eternity. But in the Qur’an, Allah draws attention to this dis-

ease and warns people against its danger. In the hereafter no one
will have the chance to make up for the loss his indifference
caused. It will be useful here to outline some of the losses people
face due to indifference.
In the Qur’an, Allah says:
"And Allah will surely support those who support Him [i.e.,
His cause]. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in
Might." 125
Allah is the protector of those who eagerly hold fast to the reli-

gion and put their hearts into obtaining the good pleasure of Allah.
Thus, those who think that withholding or lagging behind is more
advantageous will be bereft of Allah’s support. Such people fail to
exercise wisdom or display a clearness of conscience. They cannot
sustain the enthusiasm dependent upon sincere faith. Since they

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